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Can you claim compensation?

We’re often asked if it’s possible to claim for compensation after a power cut.

Compensation can be sought by people affected, but it all depends on how long the power was off for and if it was planned.

It also has to be the fault of the electricity distributor and not due to something you did yourself such as cutting through a supply wire while doing work on your home.

However, the minimum amount of time power has to be out for before compensation will be considered is 12 hours, so in this case in Coventry tooday, it won’t be possible to claim for compo.

14:11

Traffic lights back on

The power cut is believed to be to blame for the traffic lights going out at the junction of Binley Road, Hipswell Highway and Allard Way.

However, there is good news:

14:06KEY EVENT

Power restored

Western Power has just informed us that power has now been restored to all affected properties in the city.

14:02

The cause

Western Power Distribution has stated that the cause of today’s power cut was a suspected cable fault.

They have apologised to anyone affected by the incident.

13:57

Sports club affected

The power cut is based around the CV2 and CV3 areas of the city, and primarily around Binley.

Warwickshire Shopping Park was reportedly hit, with Morrisons among those with reported power problems, and our rugby reporter told us the electricity went off at Broadstreet RFC.

13:51

Some still without power

After the initial 900 had their power turned back on, WPD say a further 1,400 properties were also restored over lunchtime.

A spokesman said a further 200 properties, however, were still without power.

13:44

Details

Western Power Distribution has told CoventryLive that a total of around 2,500 properties were affected.

However, 900 of those had their power back within just a few minutes.

13:36

Where are the problems?

The worst of the power cut hit in Binley and is said to have affected homes, businesses and even Warwickshire Shopping Park.

13:33KEY EVENT

Power cut hits thousands

A power cut has affected thousands of homes, businesses and stores in Coventry today.

12:18

M6 clear but long queues persist

The M6 southbound queuing time is reaching 70 minutes, the Highways Agency has said...

All lanes are clear on the #M6 southbound between #M6Toll J3A and J3 near #Coventry#Birmingham following recovery. Long delays remain approx 70 minutes above normal journey time. Thanks for your patience

New: Southbound broken down lorry

One lane closed and slow traffic due to broken down vehicle on M6 Southbound from M42 J7 (Coleshill) to J3 A444 (Nuneaton / Bedworth / Coventry).

Lane three closed.

10:30

Just when you thought the M6 was clear...

2 lanes blocked on the #M6 southbound Betwene #M6Toll J3A and J3 near #Coventry#Birmingham due to a broken down HGV. Long delays building approx 45 minutes above normal journey time. Please take care on approach

Clear northbound

Traffic easing and delays cleared, traffic normal after accident on the opposite side earlier on M6 Northbound from J2 M69 (Coventry) to J3 A444.

Also affecting traffic joining from the M69 South. Traffic is already slow through the area due to narrow lanes and speed restrictions.

09:38

Nurses could write sick notes

Elsewhere on CoventryLive, the Department for Health has said clinicians other than GPs could write ‘fit notes’ (former sick notes), to ease strain on doctors’ surgeries. More details here

09:32

All traffic held to recover lorry

Severe delays and stationary traffic due to recovery work, all traffic being temporarily held and accident - a lorry and two cars involved on M6 Southbound from J3 to J2 M69 .

Congestion to J4A (M42 interchange) as well as traffic on the opposite side slowing to look. In the roadworks area.

Traffic is being held while recovery completes. Traffic was also previously held briefly at around 08:30. Not helped by narrow lanes and speed restriction through this whole area.

09:04

M6 Southbound from junction 2

M6 Southbound

08:51

M6 northbound to Corley

Queueing traffic due to people slowing to look at accident on the opposite side on M6 Northbound from J2 M69 (Coventry) to J3 A444 (Nuneaton / Bedworth / Coventry).Traffic has been held on the Northbound side following an accident. Also affecting traffic joining from the M69 South.

08:45

Six miles of queues between J3 and J2

Two lanes closed, queueing traffic for six miles and delays due to accident on M6 Southbound from J3 A444 (Nuneaton / Bedworth / Coventry) to J2 M69 (Coventry). Congestion to Corley Services. Travel time is 25 minutes.

Recovery is in progress. Exact details of which lanes are closed are not currently available. All traffic was held to deal with the crash.

08:44

Two lanes closed southbound

2 lanes blocked on #M6 southbound between J3 and J2 due to a collision near #Coventry. #TrafficOfficers are at scene, please take care on approach. Recovery has been requested